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Its concerns included the possibility of air pollution from the landfill site at Wingmoor Farm affecting the new residents.

The landfill site at Wingmoor Farm

Gladman appealed against the decision in May 2016 and the inspectorate fixed a planning inquiry for February 2017.

But on the second day of the inquiry hearing, Gladman withdrew its appeal.

That put the company at risk of being forced to pay for all or part of the council’s costs in dealing with the matter.

And now the inspectorate has ruled that Gladman will have to pay some of the authority’s costs.

The main entrance to Tewkesbury Borough Council's offices

Inspectorate representative Ken McEntee said, in his decision letter: “It is concluded that a partial award of costs against the appellants, on grounds of “unreasonable” behaviour resulting in wasted or unnecessary expense, is justified in the particular circumstances.”

Paul Skelton, the council’s development manager, said “We are pleased with the Planning Inspectorate’s decision to award costs against the developer in this case.

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“The next step will be to establish the cost of the work carried out by the council in dealing with the appeal, within the relevant period highlighted by the inspector. These costs will include the work of council officers, as well as the barrister and specialists who supported the council through the appeal process.”

Gloucestershire Live has asked Gladman if it wants to comment on the matter but it has yet to respond.